Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Airfield
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The End of the Abbey
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Military Belt Fitting
- York Bombed
- Norman Window Frame
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- King Edward III and York
- 62 Low Petergate
- Second World War York
- Bootham School
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom